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The Advice You’re Looking For
“I’m in love with my coworker and it’s ruining my life,” someone said to me recently. It became a point of discussion for a few days amongst a group of us. Do you date your coworker? I have friends who have dated their coworkers and come to massively regret it. I have friends who have married their coworkers. Which brings me to the point of this blog— you will always be able to find the advice you are looking for. The end of the year is filled with well-meaning advice (hec
Liz Buechele
Dec 17, 20253 min read


November 9: Through the Years
November 9, 2011. Age 17 Day 1: Happiness is.. those perfect car rides where the radio just plays all the right songs. November 9, 2012....
Liz Buechele
Nov 7, 20237 min read


What Does The Smile Project Mean To You?: Three Community Members Reflect in Honor of Joy Day 2023
On November 9, 2011, I posted a Facebook status. “Day 1: Happiness is.. those perfect car rides where the radio just plays all the right...
Liz Buechele
Nov 4, 20233 min read


Happy 11th Birthday to The Smile Project
Eleven years ago today, it was unseasonably warm for November in Western Pennsylvania. Driving home from high school, I had my windows...
Liz Buechele
Nov 9, 20224 min read


A Birthday Giveback: Nicole Javorsky and Art for Healing
I first met Nicole Javorsky at a coffee shop in New York City in early 2016. We became fast friends, bonding over a love of writing,...
Liz Buechele
Oct 30, 20228 min read


Smile Memory Lane: Joy Day 2020
On Monday, November 9, we celebrated Joy Day, marking the 9th year anniversary since the first “Happiness is” post. It would take several...
Liz Buechele
Nov 11, 20203 min read


Little Memories
It's not the big moments like graduating high school or moving or getting a promotion. It's laughing until you cry with your best friend.
Liz Buechele
Oct 25, 20203 min read
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